Side Swipes at Kansas Day Celebration Reach Franklin Countians
Franklin countians attending the Kansas Day events in Topeka yesterday and today include Mr. and Mrs. B F Bowers, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bowers, and others. The Ottawa region reports a prolonged moisture shortage with 116 days of dryness, only 1.10 inches of moisture in winter so far, and forecasts for a wet February. An Ottawa veteran questions deportation of Tokyo Rose after treason sentence, saying Allied broadcasts were entertaining and informative to GIs.
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Topeka
B. F. Bowers
Bill Bowers
Milo Harris
Lehoma Dennis
Esther Garrison
Arthur Jones
Robert Whitley
Douglas Gleason
Jack Byrd
Lee Perkins
Richmond
Ottawa
Ottawa Water and Light Plant
Bad Weather A Factor In Fatal Crash Near Williamsburg
Two California women in a eastbound 1955 Chevrolet died or were injured after skidding into a truck on US50S near Williamsburg. Hazel Irene Davis, 47, Bijou, Calif., died. Mabel C. Folander, 46, Placerville, Calif., survived with a scalp laceration and possible broken ribs. The truck driver, Edward R. Overby, 30, Hutchinson, was uninjured. Weather and wet pavement cited as factors. car owned by the deceased. Funeral plans pending in Kansas City area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
California
Hazel Irene Davis
Bijou
Calif
Mabel C. Folander
Placerville
Art Jensen
Bob Conaty
Edward R. Overby
Hutchinson
Overby
Davis
Franklin County
John Peters
Richmond
John Brown
Bristow Creek
Oklahoma
Porchlight Drive For Polio Fund
The porchlight canvass to raise funds for polio will occur next Tuesday night led by Mrs. Ruel W. Mitchell chairing the Rotary Ann committee. About 60 Rotary Anns will visit households, asking residents to leave porch lights on for an hour as canvassers work from 7 o clock.
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Ruel W. Mitchell
Rotary Ann Committee
Rotary
State Bank of Ottawa
Damages Sought In Foreclosure Suit By Keefer Couple
The Ottawa Building & Loan Association faces a suit filed in district court where Mr and Mrs Arthur William Keefer claim actual damages of 2794.46 for false and fraudulent representations by C O Smith & Son Construction Company and Eastern Kansas Development Company Inc. They also seek 50000 in punitive damages alleging gross negligence and fraud. The Keefers had previously pursued damages in a cross petition in another related foreclosure action, which the court sustained a demurrer to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Building & Loan Association
Arthur William Keefer
Loan Association
C. O. Smith & Son Construction Company
Eastern Kansas Development Company, Inc
Keefers
Eastern Kansas Development Company
C O. Smith & Son
For Sale Old Newspapers 10c Per Bundle
Classified notice offers old newspapers for sale at ten cents per bundle. Herald office.
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Herald Office
Lane postmaster nominees include Elery Stevens in Kansas
President Eisenhower sent to the Senate a list of postmaster nominees for Kansas towns led by Elery N. Stevens at Lane. W. J. Robinson has served since Floyd Martin’s retirement in September 1954, with Robinson’s appointment routed through Congressman Scrivner. Other nominees include Helen G. Lacy of Humboldt and John M. Hampton of Parker. Beginning February 6, district operations managers in several counties will report to Wichita, centralizing supervision to improve service and efficiency.
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Kansas
Senate
Eisenhower
Elery N. Stevens
Lane
W. J. Robinson
Floyd B. Martin
Robinson
Cong
Errett P. Scrivner
Helen G. Lacy
Humboldt
John M. Hampton
Parker
Franklin
Wyandotte
Douglas
Bourbon
Allen
Linn
Miami
Anderson
Johnson Counties
Wichita
Washington, D. C
Herald
Scrivner
Postal Department
Estimated highway bill to cost motoring public billions
Washington estimates place the added tax burden for a new federal highway bill at 10 to 18 billion dollars over 13 years. Proposals include a one cent gas tax rise, possible diesel tax hikes, higher ad valorem taxes on trucks, and new levies on tires, tubes, and camelback retreading materials. House leaders expect a tax bill next week to fund a 51/2 billion dollar federal state spending program over 13 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rayburn
D-Tex
House
Rep. Martin
R-Mass
Martin
Boggs
Dila
Benson Takes Full Blame For Farm Boner
Washington a flaring row over Agriculture Secretary Benson who admitted pulling a boner by endorsing a Harper s piece calling farmers pampered. He took full responsibility but critics said he should resign. An aide allegedly signed the letter without his knowledge as a secretary reported the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Benson
Harpers Magazine
Sen. George
D-Ga
Sen
Humphrey
D-Minn
Senate
Young
R-Nd
Case
R-Sd
Aiken
R-Yt
Harpers
Jack Fischer
Agriculture Department
Weather forecast and hourly temperatures snapshot
Partly cloudy and colder this afternoon tonight and Sunday with lows near 10 to 20 and highs in the 20s to 30s. Yesterday's high 40 and low 40. Hourly temps cover 24 hours to 8 am today with readings from 34 to 50. River at 0.49 foot. sky yesterday was cloudy. wind SE light.
Letter Carriers Met Branch No 582 Meeting at Elder Home
The National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 582 met Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs John Elder Sandra and Hiram After the men s business meeting refreshments were served Those present included Mr and Mrs George Barnes Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gentry and Mike Mr and Mrs Richard Hewitt Mary Ann Nancy and Sheri Mr and Mrs Guy McIntosh Mr and Mrs Roy Snyder Mr and Mrs William Story Billy Mary Louise and Craig Mr and Mrs Ernest Watkins and Joe Taylor
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National Association of Letter Carriers
John Elder
Sandra
Hiram
George Barnes
Kenneth Gentry
Mike
Richard Hewitt
Mary Ann
Nancy
Sheri
Guy McIntosh
Roy Snyder
William Story Billy
Mary Louise
Craig
Ernest Watkins
Joe Taylor
Two men with a pistol attempt home invasion in Williamsburg
Undersheriff Dean Driscoll reports two men approached the Young residence in Williamsburg, knocked, forced entry, and demanded quiet. Mrs. Young restrained her husband as a rug trapped the door, the intruders fled before officers arrived, and deputies Norman Brown Art Jensen and Bob Conaty investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Dean Driscoll
Fred Young
Young
Harwi Approved as State Highway Director
Gov. Fred Hall recommended Frank Harwi of Topeka to be state highway director and the highway commission approved the nomination yesterday.
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Harwi
Topeka
Fred Hall
Frank Harwi
Highway Commission
Snow Melts Rapidly as Temperatures Rise Across Ottawa
Ottawa records show temperatures reached 50 degrees in the morning after a 49 degree high yesterday. Local observer John P. Kelsey notes the 40 degree minimum will drop again tonight. Forecast calls for cloudy and colder weather this weekend with light rain and mist earlier in the week.
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Ottawa
John P. Kelsey
Moletires
Kansas
Ottawa De Molays Attend Kansas City Ceremonial
A chartered bus leaves this morning carrying about 30 De Molays to Kansas City for the Heart of America De Molay Ceremonial at the Mother Chapter Preceptory. At 6 p.m. a second bus will transport Ottawa girls to meet dates for a formal dance at the Kansas City Athenaeum, then the group returns tonight. Don Sexton, Master Councilor, notes elaborate preparations for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Heart of America
Student Breaks Teacher's Nose in Amarillo School
A 16 year old student struck algebra teacher Don Bennett 27, breaking his nose as he walked from class after being flunked for the third time. The pupil admitted the blow and says his remarks were to another student. The student was sent home as authorities decide on further action.
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Amarillo
Tex
Bonehead
Don Bennett
Search Resumed For Missing B25 Bomber
An air-ground search resumed in San Bernardino California for a missing Air Force B25 medium bomber from Goodfellow AFB Texas. The aircraft radioed Norton AFB for approach instructions before vanishing in Thursday night rain at 7 29 p m.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Air Force
Goodfellow Air Force Base
San Angelo
Tex
Norton Afb
Hospital Admission and Discharge List Fragments
Names and addresses show multiple Friday admissions and Saturday discharges. Individuals include Nelson Peed Kansas City and Merlin W Fishburn Richmond with spouses, plus Roberta Chester Pomona and others, with various routes and street numbers.
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Nelson Peed
N. Cedar
Rickey Dale Burnett
Albert Jones
Kansas City
Rodney Fritts
Ottawa
Merlin W. Fishburn
Jane Fishburn
Richmond
Hughie Atherton
S. Main
Carrie F. Franklin
S. Cedar
Roberta Chester
Tecumseh
J. H. Button
Pomona
Intruder slain at home of Georgia Neese Gray
Andrew Gray, husband of former U S treasurer Georgia Neese Clark Gray, shot and killed an unidentified intruder who forced entry at their Richland Kansas home. The slain man, possibly part of a trio from an earlier Jan 2 kidnapping and robbery, was found dead after a gun battle sparked by the Beaglehound Mamie alarm. Gray and his wife, 55, praised their dog for alerting them and described the earlier heist in which $2,000 was taken.
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Richland, Kas
Andrew Gray
United States
Georgia
Neese Clark Gray
Highway Patrol
EF. P. Mooman
Moomatw
Gray
Mamie
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Mrs. Gray
Truman
May Deport Tokyo Rose
Iva Ikuko Toguri d Aquino, known as Tokyo Rose, was released from prison in Alderson West Virginia but faces possible deportation for wartime treason. She said she would like a chance to get back on her feet and had no complaints as she spoke to reporters in the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderson
W. Va
Tokyo Rose
U. S
Iva Ikuko Toguri d’Aquino
Postponed Transatlantic Flight by Judd from White Plains
Conpt. William F. Judd delays his solo nonstop transatlantic attempt from White Plains citing a gas tank leak in his 230 horsepower Cessna 180. The 5,643 mile route to Cairo Egypt would top any small plane nonstop distance. Judd, 40, has Cairo ties and vast aviation experience with TWA including 120 Atlantic crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
N.Y
William F. Judd
Judd
Cairo
Egypt
South Haven
Kas
Trans World Airlines
Kansas County Attorneys Elect New Leader Team
Robert Southern of Great Bend was elected president of the Kansas County Attorneys Assn at the annual meeting in Topeka. Brainerd Anderson of Tribune was named vice president and Mrs Marian Burns of Lyndon was chosen secretary treasurer.
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Topeka
Robert Southern
Great Bend
The
Kansas County Attorneys Assn
Brainerd Anderson
Tribune
Marian Burns
Lyndon
Paola Senior Wins Native Sons Oratorical Contest
Topeka report: Jann M. Sherar of Vol a KU senior won the annual oratorical contest with the speech Kansas, the Happy Mixture. Betty Orr of Arkansas City placed second and John McComb of Topeka third. Mrs. Ross Blake of Oak JH topped the factual story contest, with Nellie Warren Wilcox of Wichita and Elizabeth Wood of Council Grove following.
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Topeka
Jann M. Sherar
Vola
University of Kansas
Native Sons and Daughters
Kansas
Betty Orr
Arkansas City
John McComb
Ross Blake
Oak JH
Nellie Warren Wilcox
Wichita
Elizabeth Wood
Council Grove
Topeka Man Heads State Native Sons
Jim Reed of Topeka was named president of the Native Sons for 1956. Other Native Sons officers include Cleo Norris of Dodge City as vice president, Charles C. McCarter of Wichita as secretary, and Roy L. Bulkley of Topeka as treasurer. Native Daughters vice president is Mrs. George Marshall Basehor, secretary Mrs. Hobart Hoyt Lyons, and treasurer Miss Evelyn Ford Topeka.
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Topeka Man
State Native Sons
Topeka
Native Sons and Daughters
Kansas
Jim Reed
J. B. McKay
el Dorado
Native Sons
Cleo Norris
Dodge City
Charles C. McCarter
Wichita
Roy L. Bulkley
George Marshall
Basehor
The
Native Daughters
Hobart Hoyt
Lyons
Evelyn Ford
Hutchinson Officer Shot After Two Mile Chase
Hutchinson police Lt. Shelby Comstock was shot in the abdomen after stopping a stolen car following a two mile pursuit. He fired as the suspect fled, and officers from Newton and Lyons searched for the gunman. Earlier, a masked bandit stole $90 at a filling station. Comstock was listed in good condition at a local hospital.
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Hutchinson
Shelby Comstock
Comstock
Newton
Lyons
First Man-Made Satellites To Be Seen By Most of World
Washington scientists outline IGY satellite plan for 1957 58 with a path near the equator about 5500 miles wide. The orbit would span many countries including Russia and allow viewing from New York to Buenos Aires and Tokyo to Melbourne. Dr Sydney Chapman notes shared data and observers worldwide, with U S leading in space launches.
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Washington
National Academy of Sciences
Equator
New York
Buenos Aires
Tokyo
Melbourne
Australia
Russia
Boulder
Cole
Sydney
Chapman
IGY
America
Youth Suffer Gunshot Wound in Parsons
11-year-old Robert Dyke is hospitalized in Parsons after a .22 rifle discharged while his brother Clyde, 1, aided, causing a gunshot wound to the hip. Parents Mrs George Dyke, Rt. 2, were present as the incident occurred while the brothers were seated together.
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Parsons
Robert Dyke
Robert
Clyde
mandiMrs
George Dyke
Thay
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Gil
Lamb Ambulance
Boner
Isay
Attawa Na Molaws
K. C
Ital
Neese Gray
Animal Shelter
Bob Leonard
Paola
Frank
Alos Ia
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